Three people shot at Plumley Village apartments

WORCESTER — Three people were shot in a hallway at 35 Laurel St. in the Plumley Village apartments Friday night, according to police.

One woman said she was cooking when she heard what sounded like two gunshots. She said people in the hallway yelled that someone had been shot and to call 911.

Another resident said he heard two gunshots.

Police said one man suffered a serious gunshot wound to the chest; another had a gunshot wound to his arm. A third victim suffered a minor injury, police said. The first victim is in serious condition at a local hospital; the other two were believed to be in stable to good condition, police said.

According to police, investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an argument in the hallway where the victims were found. During the argument, a male fired at the three victims, all in their early 20s. Police said there is limited suspect information.

Police came to the neighborhood around 8:45 p.m. Police talked to one man at the rear of a police cruiser; minutes later paramedics wrapped his head in bandages, put a protective collar around his neck, and loaded him into an ambulance. Minutes earlier, a man had been loaded into an ambulance on a stretcher.

A large portion of the apartment complex was cordoned off as crime scene officers arrived. Police combed the area, interviewing witnesses.

Anyone with information on the shooting can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or can send an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.